Saturday – Open Topic

Reading – Luke 2:1-20

Highlight Verse:

“She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭7‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Raise your hand if you’re surprised I chose this verse for the last open topic before Christmas.

I don’t see any hands!

Okay that might have something to do with the fact that I am sitting at my desk in our basement before you have a chance to read this.

Did I mention before that our basement is always a bit chilly. And I forgot to grab my sweatshirt before heading downstairs.

That’s why I am wearing my “Snuggie.” You know, one of those blankets with sleeves.

Oh so comfy.

Which may have been how Jesus felt wrapped in swaddling clothes.

The NLT translates it “strips of cloth.” That’s actually highly accurate. Babies would have been wrapped in soft strips of cloth. They were meant to give a baby a comforting transition from the womb to the real world. Almost like being in a constant hug.

That’s what Christmas is like for me.

It’s the warm hug of family and home.

It’s the pleasure of fond memories.

It’s the relief of no work responsibilities.

And, of course, it’s the comfort in knowing that God loved us enough to share His son with us.

In the midst of this all-to-short Christmas weekend, I pray that you may be able to take time to rest in God’s comfort and spread that comfort and joy to those around you.

Merry Christmas Eve (Eve)